Friday, June 29, 2018

Weekly RunDown #94

"Your life is a gift from the Creator. Your gift back to the Creator is what you do with your life."
Billy Mills

Billy Mills turns 80 this Saturday (June 30, 2018) so to celebrate his organization Running Strong is giving $20 off an $80 order with the code BILLY80 - here is the store link and if you want a copy of the movie Running Brave it about the only place I have found it on DVD.  Keep in mind your purchase helps with his work in the Indian community

If you did not know much about Mr. Mills here is some info:
Last week I mentioned Buddy Edelen's biography A Cold Clear Day, just finished it and highly . recommend it.  It was great to get to know more about one of America's most overlooked marathoners

This week's, due to not having any on hand, Interview Tuesday was with myself:)

Right when I am dealing with a flare up of PF, or something that acts like it, Dr. Philip Maffetone along with others such as Dr. Mark Cucuzzella come out with an article and PDF download on it

How many of these races have you done and how many would you add to your list

Heat training advice from David Roche

iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: June 25, 2018

LetsRun.com's The Week That Was in Running: June 18-24, 2018

Nicky Spinks is preparing for a double Ramsay Round - also check out the video at the link on Nicky

Nao Kazami breaks the 100k record on the road and bested the current road 100k World record of 6:13:33 set on the same course 20 years ago and also breaking Don Ritchie's 1978 track record  of 6:10:20 by running 6:09:14.  There is some controversy as this was a road course and Ritchie set his on the track but regardless it was a fast run.  Woudl be interesting to see what Yuki Could do on this course.

Latest on Harvey Lewis and his AT FKT attempt you can follow him here

A Western States Rundown from iRunFar

Trail Runner article on Jim Walmsley at WS

Nice article from Kaci Lickteig on her run at this years Western States 100

I had been sharing Rachel Kelley's build up to Western States so here is her post race report

Would have to say Altra did pretty good at WS

Des Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon winner, will be running the 2018 New York City Marathon

Article on the Javelina Jundred from the new issue of Ultra Magazine

How taking to the trails helps your running

Not only is 2018 Boston winner Yuki Kawauchi running this years Chicago Marathon he is also running this weekends Gold Coast Marathon

Do maximal shoes increase the chance of injury - results are not conclusive but I do know that if they are too soft for me they create some issues in the forefoot.  The other issue is the thicker they are the less the foot flexes as it should and that may be an issue long term.  Bottom line if they work for you great but the long term affect is not known.  Also wonder the difference between how they affect fast runners and those that are slower as usualy the forces and foot strike are different.  Most testing seems to be done with faster people but the majority of shoes are work by the every day runner so would be interesting to see testing done on regular people.

Not all race reports have to come from a race you finish as often we can learn as much from a DNF as a finish.  Jospeh Fuller shares about his Mohican 100 which was cut short at 54.3 due to hyperextending his foot.

Dakota Jones writes on Kilian as trail/ultra runnings Ambassador

You need to be careful where you run when near the border

If you want to follow Joe Grant's Nolan's 14 Unsupported attempt you can follow here

Always cool to see the new shoes that will, or in some cases "are", available.  iRunFar.com looks at Best New Trail Shoes for Fall/Winer 2018 - I have heard that there may be some new Topo trail shoes not listed for later in the year.  By the way I do have a pair of the new Ultrafly 2 listed in the article and they are comfy and while I would like them to be a little more locked down most of that is due to my weird low volume feet.  Also, if you like a more minimal shoe do not forget Carson Footwear as they do not get the press that others get as they do not come out with new shoes over and over.


Local, to Kentucky, Races and Events (In the future will also include races in nearby states)
(If you have a race in the area, including surrounding states, let me know and I will post about it)

July 7th in Elizabethtown, KY Running Soles will be hosting the Freeman Lake Summer Trail Challenge.  You can run a 10K or 5k and if really inspired run both

Here in the South-Central Kentucky area we have our own running camp if you are a JV or Varsity distance runner. Look at attending the 3 day KY Elite Distance Running Camp being help July 12-14 in Somerset KY.  This camp is put on by KY 2000 AA State Cross-Country Champion Daniel Roberts who I interviewed at the end of February.  The price for the camp is $50 but it increases after April 15, 2018 at 11:59pm EDT.   You can also get information at the KY Elite Running Facebook page

If you are closer to Bardstown Ky they are having a Community Running Camp as for grades 5-12 and it will be held July 10-13

If you are going to be in the Nancy Kentucky area July 21st, 2018 you might consider doing the Mud Mayhem & Fun Lake Cumberland 5K Obstacle Challenge.  The race proceeds go to help the local Phoenix Racing

Want an Ultra that is easy to plan for with an aid station every 3.25 miles then check out the Backyard Classic 8 Hour Endurance Run in Elizabethtown KY August 18, 2018.  Run Solo or on a 2-Person team. Discount code (Expires 6/22/18) is Bluegrass5 which will get you $5 off

Also, check out the inaugural Falls 100 - also has a Half-Marathon, Marathon and 50 miler as well as the 100.  Discount codes (Expires 6/22/18) are Bluegrass5 which will get you $5 off the 1/2 Marathon & the Full Marathon as well as Bluegrass10 which will get you $10 of the 50 or 100 miler.

Want to run a great race then put the 2019 Yamacraw 50k (also a 20K and 10K ) on your schedule.  The race is April 6, 2019 and registration opens October 1st, 2018.  Either set your own reminder or have Ultrasignup send you one as I would not be surprised if this race does not sell out real fast as word is getting out about it.


Masters Running News
Outsideonline.com on setting goals as you age

Some thoughts on running and agin: The Clock is Ticking

I wrote this some time ago on aging: Age is Just a Number - Or is it?


Races this Coming Week
Finger Lake Fifties,  Hector, NY - June 30, 2018
Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast, AUS - July 1, 2018
Buff Epic Trail 42k, Barruera, Spain - July 1, 2018
Marathon Du Mont-Blanc, Chamonix, France - July 1, 2018
Andorra Ultra Trail Races, Andorra Spain - July 3 - 8, 2018
Mt. Marathon, Seward, Alaska - July 4, 2018
Peachtree 10K, Atlanta, GA - July 4, 2018


Past Weekend Race Results
USA Track & Filed 2018 Championships - Des Moines, IA - June 21-24, 2018
Lavaredo Ultra Trail, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy - June 22, 2018
Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival, Sunriver, OR - June 22-24, 2018
Western States 100, Squaw Valley, CA - June 23, 2018
Hypnosis Night Runs, Avondale, AZ - June 23, 2018
Ultra Coahuila Trail, Sierra de Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico  - June 23, 2018
10 Peaks-The Lakes, Lake District, UK -  June 23, 2018
Monte Rosa Skymarathon, Algana Valsesia, IT   - June 23, 2018
Long Distance Mountain Running Championships, Karpacz, Poland - June 24, 2018


I never get tired of seeing this footage of the 64' Olympic 10K


A TEDx Talk by Billy Mills


2018 Olympus Marathon - Skyrunning


Interview with Jim Walmsley after his WS100 win - at 7:30 talks about the bears on the course


Interview with Courtney Dauwalter after her WS100 win


Courtney Dauwalter - Boundary Breaker


The Annual July 4th Mt. Marathon race is next week


Ultra Running W/Scott Jurek Part#1





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